Archive for the ‘Surf Accessories’ Category

Sep 1 2009

Surf Wax: The Melting Test

Posted by Tyler at 7:07 am on September 1st, 2009 to Surf Accessories, Wax.

Okay, so I have conducted an experiment.
The Problem:  My surf wax melting.  I know it may sound a little over-exaggerated, but it can be a serious problem.  If I surf in the morning, chances are high that my board stays in my car the rest of the day.  This becomes a particularly annoying problem when I go to surf either [...]

Aug 19 2009

Ampedsurf.com: Staying in Shape to Surf

Posted by Tyler at 8:45 am on August 19th, 2009 to Surf Accessories, Surf Workout.

There has undoubtedly been a lot of hype in the past few years about the advantages of yoga for surfers or specific strength training exercises targeted towards improving a surfers balance and overall strength in an effort to increase ability.  While a specific fitness program may be beneficial, I feel like the real secret to surfing [...]

Aug 18 2009

Surf Bags: The Surf Sock

Posted by Tyler at 8:25 am on August 18th, 2009 to Surf Accessories, Surf Bags.

I have never really seen the benefit of a surfboard bag or sock until recently.  Basically I am just cheap and try to be careful enough with my board to live off as few accessories as possible. Consequently, my boards are constantly getting gouged and dinged more in transportation and storage than while actually surfing.  [...]

Aug 4 2009

Surfing and Camping: San Onofre State Beach

Posted by Tyler at 10:35 am on August 4th, 2009 to California, San Onofre, Surf Accessories, Surf Trips.

Even though it is not that far from my house, I have camped several times at San Onofre and had a blast every time.  It is located just south of San Clemente on Basilone Road on I-5.  During season it is $25 and non-season is $20 per night.  Make reservations and check this place as well [...]

Jul 21 2009

Headhunter Sunscreen: The Original Face Stick

Posted by Tim at 7:57 am on July 21st, 2009 to Sunscreen, Surf Accessories.

Headhunter sunscreen was started in 1989, by Doug and Drew Littlemore of La Jolla, California. These two surfing brothers were working as boatmen on Tavarua at the time, and were constantly tortured by the tropical sun. They decided they needed to make a truly waterproof sunscreen that could survive intense surf sessions. They often label [...]